Sodium intake needs to be monitored for healthy living. An accepted amount of sodium is required by the body. As seen in ConsumerReports.org, Lona Sandon, R.D., a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association recommends “Sodium’s key role in the body is to mainta... [More]

If your body is extremely sensitive to sodium like mine has been you need to be mindful of every "free" condiment, drink, mint, or piece of sugar-free gum. This is annoying but hopefully your body will even out; if it doesn't, it's not the end of the world. It just means you would have t... [More]

My body has been so wacky since giving birth, remember I told you I had been severely affected by anything with sodium? That meant no ketchup, spray butter, or diet pop. If you have questions about diet pop that's a whole other blog. Simply put, you could argue that the aspartame i... [More]

I continue to be stumped by my body post-pregnancy. The sodium thing has really confused me. I weighed in at JC last night and I was up a pound. I was depressed and furious; I had worked out twice this week and had switched my diet around so my body wasn't getting used to the same ... [More]

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Too much of it creates one of the risk factors for high blood pressure. It’s loaded into processed foods because it helps lengthen shelf life. It also camouflages a lack of flavor in foods, or a lack of quality ingredients, so it is added in large amounts, especial... [More]

Reducing sodium from your diet can definitely help towards your weight loss. Eliminate adding salt to your foods completely. Try to stay with about 650 mg or less per meal. You will be less likely to retain water and be on track towards your goal weight! Pepper and seasonings... [More]

Tonight I was all excited to try a recipe from the new cookbook I bought: Hungry Girl 200 Under 200. I had chosen a recipe for dinner when I made the grocery list that sounded good but was easy to make during the work week. It was called "Smothered Pig in a Blanket." The ... [More]

Do you like to eat soup for lunch or dinner especially during the winter? I sometimes do and I have such difficulty finding a soup that is both low in fat and SODIUM. There are soups that are fairly low in fat with low sodium, however, the serving size is only one cup. ONE CUP. &nb... [More]